Desjardins, KPMG, RBC and Rogers Communications were among the 95 employers named as Canada’s Top Employers for Young People (2016). The annual list, published in…
If you are an [administrative services only (ASO)] plan sponsor, 2015 probably looked something like this with respect to your drug plan experience: Flat or…
Plan sponsor Nyhart Actuary and Employee Benefits (Nyhart) has re-enrolled its employees into Russell Adaptive Retirement Accounts, developed by global asset manager Russell Investments. Russell…
People are saving more for retirement and investing more appropriately for their age, improving the overall state of retirement readiness in the U.S., according to a…
To stay up to date on legislative changes in the pension industry, it is important to bookmark a few key dates for 2016. January 1,…
Managing currency risk in a zero interest rate world
The start of a New Year brings with it new beginnings and new possibilities. As a result, many of us choose to make resolutions to…
A U.S. District Court judge has denied an attempt by FedEx to throw out a lawsuit around same-sex survivor pension benefits. The lawsuit was filed…
Technology firms have long been known as leaders in the realms of quirky employee benefits and workplaces of the future – with large companies such as Google, Facebook and Skype springing to mind.…
Using factor risk premiums for long-term gain.
GETTING OVER THE BORDER When it comes to equities, Canadian plans still can’t shake the home bias Download the PDF Ever since the elimination of…
With interest rates bottoming out, Canadian DB plans should look beyond traditional de-risking methods— such as liability-driven investing (LDI)—and consider equities. There are several ways…
Coverage of the 2015 Investment Innovation Conference
United States 10-year bond yields have risen substantially from their lows of 0.50 per cent last summer, hitting 1.6 per cent by late February. Canadian…
As coronavirus cases rise across the country and some return-to-work plans become return-to-home plans, many employers are wondering how to help their employees adapt once again…
The COVID-19 pandemic has created many complicated issues for employers. Prudent employers should ensure they’re aware of the resources that may be available during this…